Advice: The Importance Of Credit Rating For First Time Buyers – And What Can You Do - April 18, 2018

Many first time buyers may find they struggle to get a decent rate on their mortgage based on their credit ratings. As individuals that may have always paid cash and never had credit, they subsequently find themselves declined as this has meant they have had no traceable record of being able to maintain a financial arrangement.

Steps to help you along the way…

1. Know Your Credit!

Did you know, some insurance companies actually arrange finance with external companies for pay monthly policies?

If these are not declared with some lenders this could cause a decline.

2. Manage Your Money

Though this may sound like an obvious one, it is surprisingly easy to fall behind. Budget planning can be a life saver – you can download our Budget Planner
HERE!

Set up a separate account for your bills, with a standing order to ensure there is always enough money being available to cover them.

3. Don’t Be Afraid To Take Finance

If you are unsure as to how a finance agreement works – ask!

If the person selling it cannot explain it in terms you understand, is it the right one for you? A classic example of this car finance – PCP? HP? Balloon Payment? So many options!

4. Things You Can Do To Improve Your Rating

a) Register to vote – this increases the “paper trail” that confirms where you live. Many lenders have a 3 year address requirement. Can you prove yours?

b) Set up Direct Debits on credit cards for the minimum payment so you never miss a month – then make an additional payment. This shows up as TWO payments to the account, therefore boosting your profile.

c) No rating? Go to your bank and ask what they can offer you. Many have internal scoring systems based on your ‘direct’ relationship with them.

Most of all, remember – there’s no such thing as free money!

Contact ONE77

The team here at One77 Mortgages are always happy to talk through our mortgage services, financial protection products, home insurance and business protection insurance in more detail than what is listed on our website.